Sunday, November 2, 2008

The Riptides Self Titled 1983 Album is a true classic in the canon
of classic Australian Albums. Jam packed with fantastic tunes,
beautiful pop music and loads of fun. This album captures the
spirit of the band and gives you a fair idea why they were so
much fun live.

Track list01 tomorrow's tears02 only time03 money for life04 riptide05 shake it06 mona lisa07 hearts and flowers08 day has gone09 no regrets10 tombs of gold11 the wedding song

Well that was an interesting experience. I'm only familiar with a lot of these songs from seeing them live and, to a far greater extent, listening to the Yellow-covered live double album ( "Resurface" ? ) and these originals seemed somehow a little thin - or perhaps they are just more subtle.

I'll have to give them another listen, now that my expectations have been reset.

Hi Duncan,Resurface it is, I won't post that its been done a few times beforeyou can fine it here

http://madparade.blogspot.com/2007/12/riptides-resurface.html

It wasn't actually live as far as I know but recorded live in a studio with crowd sounds added, May be wrong on that,I do however have a real live riptides recording which is great and I will post thatciao bob

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